JULY HAS been warm and we have had a nice few days so far but we have a bit of work to do now after the mix
of weather over the last few days.
So don’t put off the cleaning of the flowers heads that are gone and the leaves that have gone brown they can damage good leaves if left
and new buds are ready to reopen.
Keep an eye on pots in case the rain water has not watered them enough.
Some of the latest perennial that have come into stock here are tall and just gorgeous for adding to your beds or borders.
Lobelia Starship blue is an ideal addition to a wild flower meadow and will do well in full sun or partial shade. It is great to attract bees and other beneficial insects. Comfrey can be grown as a medicinal herb, it will grow in moist soil in semi shad. It helps relieve colds and ease pain. Comfrey leaves break down quickly and can also be used to enhance compost piles or be brewed into nutrient-rich compost tea for plants feeding.
Monarda Melua pink or Bee balm are a compact clump forming perennial with some pink flowers and a wonderful aromatic foliage will do in full sun. Dierama pulcherrimum also known as angels fishing rod is an evergreen with silvery green grass like leaves, in summer send up slender, delicately arching stems dripping with pink bell like flowers. These are some of the ones that have stood out to this week.
We continue to fill pots as required with lots of colour available.
A question I was asked recently is; ‘Is it too late to do my basket or pots this summer?’.
The answer is; no. Its not the summer pots and baskets will carry on into autumn and once watered and cleaned deadheaded can last well into October so you are not late and lots to choose from call in we can help you choose the perfect basket.
If you’re visiting the grave of your loved on, we have a range of plaque and pots available.
Happy gardening to you this week enjoys the scent and aroma you have created in your landscape.
